Engineer

How many smart appliances have you got in your home? LED lights, a hairdryer, an electric toothbrush — you’re probably surrounded by them. All of these appliances feature technology that needs to be tested. It takes passionate people sharing ideas and working together to safeguard appliances, whether it’s protecting a robot vacuum from cyber-attacks or checking incompatibility in a smart fridge. Join our team and make your mark on people across the world — now and in the future.    

This will be a hybrid position working 3 days onsite at our Vancouver, WA office. 

• Determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction.
• Projects may include travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites. Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
• Follows up on contacts from clients.
• Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.
• Acts to address client concerns and to resolve client issues.
• Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection and follow-up services. Establishes appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements.
• Is familiar with applicable standards, company manuals and appropriate technical literature.
• Examines samples for compliance with UL requirements and notifies client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance or of any changes in project scope or specifications.
• Coordinates laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of laboratory technicians and engineering assistants and establishing completion dates.
• Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.
• May serve as Project Handler of record and/or Reviewer of record as assigned.
• Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports.
• Prepares Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Resolves engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
• Assists in the development of UL requirements.
• Assists in developing special test methods and test equipment.
• Analyzes test program for adequacy and sequence.
• May coordinate and/or perform File Reviews, as directed.
• May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shown. Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related fields from an accredited program.
• Electrical engineering knowledge 
• Ability to travel up to 20% to customer sites in the West Coast
• Excellent written and verbal communication 
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects 

What we offer:

• Total Rewards:  We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $65,000 -80,200 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).